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St Helen

St Helen's overshadows St Nicolas at Abingdon in the same way that the town's old abbey church must have overshadowed St Helen's in its day.

Abingdon, Oxfordshire

Opening times

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Address

Abingdon
Oxfordshire
OX14 5BS

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51.6683575, -1.2841104

This is a building that has been steadily evolving for over a thousand years. Each generation has made its mark on it in ways that reflect their life and spiritual vision.

So you are looking at living history, the outward expression of the life of a Christian community that has worshipped here without a break at least since 995AD.

  • Spectacular stained glass

  • Social heritage stories

  • Glorious furnishings

  • Enchanting atmosphere

  • Captivating architecture

  • Walkers & cyclists welcome

  • Space to secure your bike

  • Parking within 250m

  • Level access to the main areas

  • Dog friendly

  • Accessible toilets nearby

  • Accessible toilets in church

  • Church of England

Contact information

01235 520144

Church website

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